LeRoy NeimanAmerican, 1921–2012Malcolm X and Cassius Clay
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Where is “Malcolm X and Cassius Clay” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
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About the work
A former student and instructor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, LeRoy Neiman was well-known for his depictions of athletes and sporting events. In 1964 he began a lifelong friendship with Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, making innumerable drawings and prints of the iconic boxer. In this double portrait, Ali is depicted with Malcolm X, who became his spiritual advisor in 1962.
Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0
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- 2015.27
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- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — © the artist or rights holder
